Teaching Assistant, Great Gonerby

# Teaching Assistant## Job IntroductionTwo Teaching Assistant Posts from September 2026Grade 3 point 6-9**Post 1:** 32 hours a week/39 weeks**Post 2:** 17.5 hours a week/39 weeksThe Governors are delighted to be able to advertise this post to support our highly experienced staff in our village church school to ensure the needs of all pupils are met effectively. The first post is to provide classroom and 1:1 intervention support for individual or small groups of pupils with Special Educational Needs. The second post is to provide similar support for mornings only (Mon – Fri). We would welcome and support colleagues who are able to fulfil the following requirements: • Has experience of working in mainstream or special school • Has experience of delivering interventions such as phonics • Has experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disability; • Has a variety of skills to support and manage pupils with special educational needs; • Has an empathic and nurturing nature; • Is enthusiastic, committed and professional; • Can use their initiative; • Works well as part of a team • Has a strong working knowledge of supporting children with behavioural challenges • Willingness to enhance and demonstrate the vision and values of our school The St Sebastian’s CE Primary is a thriving and successful primary school. We have a strong vision: Through our Christian Values, we strive to create an inclusive nurturing community where everyone can flourish, unlock their potential and widen their horizons. Faith inspires all that we do, ensuring we become responsible global citizens who promote equality and celebrate individuality. Every member of our team has a significant role to play in meeting the vision, values and needs of our school, as such we are looking for someone who is caring, willing to learn and exudes warmth and positivity. We strive to support our team and endeavour to offer a training and support package. • Do you have an interest in seeing children develop? • Do you have the skills and expertise to understand the needs of children? • Do you have an interest in pupil wellbeing? • Do you have high levels of commitment to inclusion? • Do you have sensitivity and understanding to build good relationships with individuals and parents and carers? • Do you have good communication skills? • Can you consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies? • Do you have knowledge of guidance and regulations around safeguarding? • Are you a team player? If the answer is ‘Yes’ to most of the above, then we would love to hear from you! Please telephone the school on 01476 565896 or email for more information and an application form. We warmly welcome visits to the school as part of the application process – come and see our amazing pupils and meet the team. Visits to the school can be arranged. Please email for a person specification and application form. Closing date is noon on Friday 5th June 2026 with interviews to be scheduled for w/c Monday 8th June 2026. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants please note that these posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.**Fluency Duty**In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.Apply+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Teaching Assistant* **Salary** Salary:£24,796 FTE* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** 1663/2919* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 5 June, 2026* **Job Category** School - Teaching Support staff* **Location** Great Gonerby, , United Kingdom* **Posted on** 20 May, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr